Author:
Merchan Laura Paredes,Probst Livia Fernandes,Simões Ana Clara Correa Duarte,Raimundo Augusto Cesar Santos,Cavalcanti Yuri Wanderley,Cavalcante Denise de Fátima Barros,Câmara João Victor Frazão,Pereira Antonio Carlos
Abstract
Abstract
Background
To assess the financial impact of incorporating a new (reciprocal) technology into endodontic treatments in the public health system (SUS).
Methods
This was a economic evaluation study (comparing the 3 different endodontic instrumentation techniques—manual, rotary and reciprocating), allocative efficiency analysis to optimize existing resources in the SUS, and financial contribution impact analysis of incorporation of a new technology. Thirty-one (31) 12 years-old volunteers were evaluated.
Results
The incremental cost-effectiveness ratio (ICER) was calculated at R$1.34/min, − R$0.60/min and BRL 0.10/min for the single-rooted, bi-rooted and tri-rooted teeth, respectively, when the rotary technique was compared with the manual type. In turn, the ICER was R$ 21.04/min, − R$ 0.73/min and − R$ 2.81/min for the 3 types of teeth, respectively, when the reciprocating technique was compared with the manual type. The incremental financial impact of replacing manual endodontic with rotary endodontic treatments would be − R$ 2060963.66 in the case of single-rooted teeth, but the number of treatments would also be reduced (− 19,379). In the case of two-rooted teeth, the incremental financial impact would be BRL 34921540.62 with the possibility of performing an additional 204,110 treatments. In turn, BRL 11523561.50 represented the incremental financial impact for teeth with 3 or more roots and with an increase of 72,545 procedures. When we analyzed the incremental financial impact of replacing manual endodontic with reciprocating endodontic treatments, it would be − R$ 730227.80 in the case of single-rooted teeth, allowing for an additional 2538 treatments. In turn, R$ 21674853.00 represented the incremental financial impact for bi-radicular teeth, with an increase of 121,700 procedures. In the case of two-rooted teeth, the incremental financial impact would be BRL 13591742.90 with the possibility of performing an additional 40,670 treatments.
Conclusions
The reciprocating technique could improve access to endodontic treatment in the SUS as it allowed a simultaneous reduction in clinical time and associated costs. However, the higher number of endodontic treatments performed would have a financial impact.
Publisher
Springer Science and Business Media LLC
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